PETROLHEADS everywhere are rubbing their hands in anticipation of the arrival of the all-new Ford Focus RS.

Now they will get the chance of a massive sneak preview as Ford release an eight part warts and all documentary of how it all came together.

The first of the eight episodes goes live on Wednesday September 30 with RS consultant Ken Block and Raj Nair, Ford’s group vice-president, Global Product Development, and chief technical officer, discussing what the car should deliver from behind the wheel of an early prototype.

As the episodes progress, viewers will be taken from the searing heat of Arizona to the icy wastes of the Arctic, from design studio to the crash labs they witness the behind the scenes story of the new RS.

The series, entitled Rebirth of an Icon, pulls no punches and follows the car as engineers and drivers put it to the test.

Said Raj: “The Focus RS is a unique performance vehicle with an incredible heritage. This creates enormous expectation and intense pressure that demands teamwork, sheer determination and a single-minded focus on delivering the ultimate Focus.

“This access-all-areas documentary perfectly captures what is at times a bumpy ride.”

The all-new Focus RS is available to order now at £28,940 with first customer deliveries expected in early 2016.

The UK waiting list already topped 500 before prices were announced last week.

The car debuts new Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring for traction and grip and features a specially engineered version of Ford’s new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine delivering 350PS for 4.7-second 0-62mph acceleration.